Background
Cowan, Junior, J. Donald was born on November 14, 1943 in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States.
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J. Donald Cowan Jr.
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Wake Forest University (Bachelor of Arts, 1965. Juris Doctor, with honors, 1968).
Career
Worked at Smith Helms Mulliss & Moore, L.L.P. (Greensboro, NC) specializing in General, Trial and Appellate Practice in All State and Federal Courts, Dispute Resolution, Corporate, Taxation, Securities Regulation, Real Property and Finance, Labor and Employment (Management) Law, Employee Benefits, International and Immigration, Antitrust and Trade Regulation, Negligence, Products Liability, Insurance Coverage, Media, Banking, Commercial, Bankruptcy, Administrative, Environmental, Hospital and Health Care, Public Authority and Public Finance, Estate Planning and Administration, Probate, Legislative, Intellectual Property, Education, and Sports Law. Admitted to the bar, 1968, North Carolina and United States. Court of Military Appeals.
1972, United States. Supreme Court. 1975, United States. Court of Federal Claims. Phi Delta Phi. Editor-in-Chief, Wake Forest Law Review, 1967-1968.
Trustee, Wake Forest University, 1994. Board of Directors, Legal Services of North Carolina, 1993. Product Liability, Advisory Council.
Member: North Carolina Bar Association (Board of Governors, 1982-1985. Chairman, Young Lawyers Division, 1979-1980. Chairman, Litigation Section, 1985-1986.
President, 1992-1993). International Association of Defense Counsel. American Judicature Society.
American Board of Trial Advocates. The American Law Institute. Fellow: American Bar Foundation.
American College of Trial Lawyers. Military: Captain, United States. Army, Active Duty, 1968-1973.
Smith Helms Mulliss & Moore, L.L.P. has offices in Charlotte, Greensboro and Raleigh, North Carolina's major metropolitan areas. The firm's activities extend throughout the United States and beyond due to its representation of business enterprises with national and international interests. Blending current technology, a diversified practice and the experience of more than 70 years of service, Smith Helms emphasizes quality and efficiency in meeting the complex legal demands of today and anticipating their implications for tomorrow.
Membership
Member: North Carolina Bar Association (Board of Governors, 1982-1985. Chairman, Young Lawyers Division, 1979-1980. Chairman, Litigation Section, 1985-1986.
President, 1992-1993). International Association of Defense Counsel. American Judicature Society.
American Board of Trial Advocates. The American Law Institute. Fellow: American Bar Foundation.
American College of Trial Lawyers. Military: Captain, United States. Army, Active Duty, 1968-1973.
